Indus Action

Indus Action is a policy implementation organization that works closely with government and the civil society across India in the primary education sector. It aims to make RTE Read moreSection 12(1)(c) implementable across India by 2020 by enrolling 1 million students in good quality private schools and fostering inclusive practices across schools. To achieve this objective, it partners with social entrepreneurs in expanding the mission to a number of districts across India. Also, with their flagship programs they work towards building foundational literacy, numeracy and pro-social skills in children in the age group of 4-5 years. Further, they strive to develop a supportive academic environment at home via strengthening the parent-child relationship and the socio-emotional development of the child. Some of the programs it has conducted recently are - Project Eklavya (2013-present), Enrollment Campaign (2013-2016), School Readiness Program (2016-present), and Project Eklavya Network (2016-present). Additionally, it provides knowledge support, publishes retention surveys, impact analysis reports, and publications on inclusive practices.

Indus Action's mission is to enable disadvantaged families to gain sustainable access to legislated rights in India. Their vision is to irreversibly end poverty in India.

Indus Action has expanded from working only on RTE implementation to also working on livelihood and food security rights across 19 states in India as of 2019.

3.3 Lac students admitted over the last 7 years with 81% retention rate. 1.8Lac projected to be supported over the next two years. 3 Lac beneficiaries projected to be supported till 2022 under Right to Livelihood. 2 lac pregnant and lactating mothers to be supported with maternity benefits over the next two years. Gathered the support of over 2000 volunteers during Covid and proactively reached out to over 7000 families in just four months.

Indus Action's mission is to enable disadvantaged families to gain sustainable access to legislated rights in India. Their vision is to irreversibly end poverty in India.